Sabuj Kumar Kundu

Sabuj Kumar Kundu is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). He specializes in catalysis and organometallic chemistry, with a strong focus on C-H bond activation, CO₂ transformation, and green chemistry.

Education:

• Ph.D. (2009), Rutgers University, USA
• M.Sc. (2004), IIT Bombay

Research Interests:
His research spans organometallic chemistry, mechanistic investigations of catalytic reactions, and renewable energy applications. He is particularly interested in:

• Synthesis and catalytic activity of water-soluble transition metal complexes
• C-H bond activation and functionalization using Ru, Os, Co, and Fe catalysts
• Transformation of CO₂ into useful chemicals
• Biomass conversion to sustainable fuels and chemicals

Scientific Awards:

• DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (2013)

Contact:
Office: FB 404, Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur 208016
Email: sabuj@iitk.ac.in
Phone: +91-512-259-7425